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Like Humans, Chimps Try Harder to Warn Unaware Pals
Chimpanzees make an extra-urgent effort to catch the attention of neighbor chimps that appear ignorant of a threat.
Here's Another Reason Bonobo 'Hippie Chimps' Are Awesome
Bonobos, one of our closest primate relatives, could teach some humans a thing or two about helping others before being asked.
New Orangutan Species Is World's Most Endangered Great Ape
The orangutan lives on Sumatra, south of a lake in the caldera of a supervolcano. There are fewer than 800 individuals in the population, researchers say.
Infant Chimp Snatched and Cannibalized Moments After Its Birth
Moments after a wild chimpanzee was born, an adult chimp snatched the infant away from its mother and cannibalized it, according to a new study that is the first to document this macabre behavior.
In Photos: Macaque Mother Cares For Mummified Corpse of Daughter
After losing her newborn just five days after the little one was born, a macaque mother named Evalyne continued to care for the mummified remains for four weeks, even cannibalizing them.
Chimps Can Play Rock-Paper-Scissors at 4-Year-Old Level
Chimpanzees can learn how to play the game rock-paper-scissors about as well as a 4-year-old human child, a new study finds.
Monkey-Mapping Satellites Could Identify At-Risk Populations
A diverse range of technologies, including satellite observation, can combine with data collected on the ground to give a more accurate picture of global biodiversity.
